Camp Audio Visual & Recreation Specialist

Location:            Camp Grandview, Jasper Georgia

Position:             Summer Camp Audio/Visual Specialist/Recreation Specialist

Position Type:   Overnight Residential - Temporary Full-Time

Pay Rate:            250.00 weekly.

About this opportunity:

Prepare, plan, and operate audio/visual equipment for meetings, events, classes, seminars at the Salvation Army camps. Ensure camp activities are recorded to be used in Salvation Army publications. Captures video/pictures for Salvation Army publications. Plans, coordinates, and leads all recreational sports (softball, baseball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, etc.) at camp. Trains other camp staff to lead, chaperone and monitor recreation activities. Ensure safety of campers and staff while participating in field, or other sporting activities and ensures a positive experience for campers. Participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.

Key responsibilities:

Audio/Visual (30%) 

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates audio/visual equipment for various camp programs, including worship services and concerts.     
• Operates and installs audio/visual equipment.  
• Keeps sound room clean and organized.  
• Reports to Divisional Youth Secretary any problems with audio/visual equipment.  
• Secures and locks all audio/visual equipment after each session.  
• Videotapes camp activities daily. 
• Produces a weekly review video for each camp session including all music camps.
• Instructs camp employees in the selection, use, and design of audio/visual materials, and assist them in the preparation of instructional materials and the rehearsal of presentations.  
• Plans and prepares audio/visual teaching aids and methods to be used in camp classes.  
• Performs simple maintenance tasks such as cleaning monitors and lenses and changing batteries and light bulbs.
• Maintains collections of audio/visual material such as films, video/audio tapes, photographs, and software programs. 
• Ensures campers and staff follows safety procedures.  
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions. 
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.  
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.

Recreation (70%)

• Plans, develops, coordinates, supervises, and participates in a variety of recreation activities for the campers to include field sports (softball, baseball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, etc.) and other sporting activities; organizes activities and promotes participation.
• Sets up sports and recreation areas for activities, have all necessary equipment available for activities.
• Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
• Supervises recreation activities to ensure safety of participants; instructs campers and staff in proper methods for play; monitors and directs behavior at all times to ensure compliance with camp rules. Leads classes such as archery and air rifle classes. 
• Ensures a positive experience for campers.
• Ensures the recreation area and supplies are clean and free from debris at all times.  Identifies potential hazards and responds appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct a daily inspection of all recreational areas and equipment for safety, cleanliness and needed repair or replacement as well as an initial and end of session inventory and store equipment properly.
• Ensure the sports equipment and fields are locked and secured after each session.
• Participate enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Sit with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.
• Keep personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

• Two years’ experience in video production and leading sports or recreation activities preferred, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Archery/Air Rifles Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.  Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions. 

Why work for us?

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have an opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name. 

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 4– June 9, 2024, and participation is required. The 2024 summer Camp program session will be held June 10 - July 20, 2024. If you are unable to work the entire session, please let us know on your application. 

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. 

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon indicated on the job posting. 

Application Submittal Period: January 8, 2024 – July 13, 2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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